Narrative Voice and Perspective in Prose
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Narrative Voice and Perspective in Prose

Examining how point of view, tone, and narrative structure influence the reader's interpretation of unseen prose passages. Students will evaluate the reliability and impact of different narrators.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesAO2: Analyse ways in which writers' choices of language, form and structure shape meanings and effects.AO4: Communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary study.

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Examining how point of view, tone, and narrative structure influence the reader's interpretation of unseen prose passages. Students will evaluate the reliability and impact of different narrators.

Key Questions

  1. How does an unreliable narrator shape our understanding of the text?
  2. What techniques do writers use to establish tone?
  3. How does narrative pacing affect tension?

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